Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Pick & Prediction 11/2/24
Betting on today’s Blackhawks and Kings game? Catch the action at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA, as the Kings hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Kings are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Blackhawks in a Western conference matchup.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS LOS ANGELES KINGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Los Angeles Kings -1.5
This game will be played at Crypto.com Arena at 4:00 ET on Saturday, November 2nd.
WHY BET THE LOS ANGELES KINGS:
- Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Kings picking up a 4-3 win.
- Take the Kings on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)
Will the Blackhawks Win on the Road?
Chicago fell to 3-7-1 after a 3-2 road loss to the Sharks. The Blackhawks were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
After giving up the first goal, Chicago responded with two goals in the first period. However, the Sharks scored twice in the second period to secure the win.
Ryan Donato netted his 6th goal of the season, while Tyler Bertuzzi followed up with his 4th as the Blackhawks fell 3-2 to the Sharks. Chicago took 29 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net after Bertuzzi’s goal in the first period.
Connor Murphy picked up two assists, bringing his season total to 7. The Blackhawks ended the game with 13 giveaways.
Chicago’s defense gave up the first goal at 6:52 into the first period but then allowed two more in the second, including a power-play goal at 9:18. Petr Mrazek made 26 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%. The Blackhawks’ defense also recorded 7 takeaways and 13 hits.
Will the Kings Win at Crypto.com Arena?
With a 6-3 win over the Golden Knights, the Kings improved to 6-3-2 this season. Los Angeles entered as underdogs on the puck line, and their 9 combined goals easily surpassed the pre-game total of 6.
Six different players scored for the Kings, who led 6-1 before allowing two late goals. Warren Foegele opened the scoring at 6:02 in the first period.
In their 6-3 win over the Golden Knights, the Kings’ offense was led by six different goal scorers. Warren Foegele netted his 5th goal of the season, while Adrian Kempe added his 4th. Alex Laferriere scored his 6th, and Anze Kopitar followed with his 4th. Kevin Fiala, with his 5th goal, also contributed, and Joel Edmundson rounded out the scoring with his 3rd.
Brandt Clarke was a key playmaker, picking up two assists to bring his season total to 10. Anze Kopitar added his 8th assist on Fiala’s power-play goal, and Mikey Anderson recorded his 3rd and 4th assists. The Kings took 27 shots on goal and registered 8 giveaways.
Defensively, the Kings will look to tighten up after allowing two late goals to the Golden Knights in their previous game. Both goals came in the 3rd period, with the first at the 11:04 mark and the second at 17:03. The first was a power-play goal, and the second was an even-strength goal. Goalie Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves and posted a save percentage of 88.5%.